A communicable disease is an infectious disease transmissible by direct contact with an affected individual or the individual’s discharges. As an employer, you should have a general understanding of these…
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The United States has seen a severe increase in communicable illnesses, like the flu, over the past few years. With the flu season beginning, it’s a good time to plan…
For more than five years, workers across the nation have been pushing for a $15 minimum wage. Known by many as the Fight for $15, the nationwide movement advocating for…
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination based on disability and requires covered employers to provide effective, reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments…
Beginning October 1, employers with 15 or more employees in Maryland will be required to provide eligible employees with up to 60 business days of unpaid job-protected leave (in any…
The cities of Austin, Dallas and San Antonio have all passed local ordinances requiring employers doing business in these cities to provide paid time off for employees who would normally…
Employers frequently have questions regarding the appropriate methods and practices to ensure payroll compliance. One of the primary concerns employers face is how to properly classify employees. Employee classifications turn…
In response to the height of the #MeToo movement, in late 2018, California passed Senate Bill 1343 to expand employers’ pre-existing responsibilities related to sexual harassment prevention training. Prior to…
When a company is ready to hire someone new, there are all sorts of questions. Where to begin and what to do? Searching, connecting, interviewing, and finding the “one”. Job…
Providing bonuses to employees is often associated with performance goals, sales metrics or as a way to acknowledge employees during the holiday season. Employees enjoy receiving bonuses and employers generally…
